John Schiaroli
Sometimes you just have to figure it out – without any playbook, any experience, or any friends in a similar situation…
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Clint Bruce
There are many ways to embarrass your kids, but few could top dragging a truck tire around your neighborhood. There are many ways to embarrass your kids, but few could top dragging a truck tire around your neighborhood. “My daughter came home and…
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Teenage Heartbreak: Essential Advice for Fathers
Teen breakups may feel temporary to us, but they’re deeply real to our kids. How we show up in those moments can either help them heal – or make the hurt last longer.
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Change The Fatherhood Narrative You Learned As A Child
Welcome To Fatherhood began when Sir Royce Briales asked his childhood friend, Dr. Raheem Young for fatherhood advice. The two Chicago…
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Let’s Talk About Making Care Better In America
Not to be cute, but how much does America care about care? We talk about it. We stress about it. We know we need it. But what steps can…
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Nicholaos Papadopoulos
“What’s important to me as a Dad is relating to my kids as my teachers,” said Coach Nick, a divorced father of a daughter and two sons in…
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Jim Mikesell
Jim Mikesell, a forensic psychologist and rehabilitation neuropsychologist, brings O.G. Lead Dad vibes, with two daughters and two sons…
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1 Reason For Dads To Say ‘Yes’ To Being A Mentor
This is a story about why we should be mentors – that begins with a pizza run. In the car, just the two of us, my middle daughter said: “I…
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Moving Cross-Country with Kids: Navigating the Emotional Journey
Moving across the country is more than a logistical challenge – it’s an emotional one, especially for kids. Here’s how parents can support their children through change, uncertainty, and new beginnings.
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What’s To Be Learned From One Dad’s Diaper Fame?
Barney Banks’ fatherhood fame started humbly: he was trying to entertain his son while changing his diaper. He showed the video to his…
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Timothy Biscaye
Timothy Biscaye, a worldly single father of three grown children, is our Lead Dad of the Week. Born in New Haven, CT , Tim, 61, has lived…
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Skip Cherryholmes: Month 8 Of Lead Dad Life
Welcome to Month 8 of the Lead Dad Diaries. We’ve been following Skip for eight months now as he goes from well-known touring musician to…
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